50 Best Italian Restaurants near Swampscott

“Again Volo did not disappoint. Pizza and chicken cutlet was delicious. Thank you“

“The most amazing dinner experience we’ve ever had! Theresa made us feel like family and even kept my 7 year old laughing and excited the whole meal. Her food takes you right back to Italy and it’s made with so much love. We traveled from Texas and tried it on a whim - WOW best meal/experience of the whole trip. I am forever grateful for the meal and kindness you gave to me and my family. Please don’t hesitate, just jump in and try her place today!“

“My son has special needs and we were treated with such kindness. I’m so thankful for the service provided and giving us a larger table to eat at so my son doesn’t get burnt. Heather is compassionate and made my heart smile! The food is beyond superb and there is no doubt that Logan and I will be back soon! ❤️“

“Great Fast Service. Great Food. 6 Stars 🌟 Six“

“This was the last day of my Salem trip and we were looking for comfort food. This was totally it! I heard Massachusetts was famous for their roast beef, and this was literally the best one I have ever had. It was delicious!!!! Also tried the burger, onion rings, and pizza. So fresh, and I can’t stress enough delicious! This is a cute little local spot, with also friendly beautiful amazing staff, thank you! This added to my amazing experience, I will dream about that sandwich and I will be back! Thank you! 10 stars!“

“Pazza is AMAZING! Great service and the food is incredible. Highly recommend!“

“Amazing, fresh, worth going off the beaten path for!“

“By far the best, authentic Italian food in the North End. We have dined at several restaurants but the service, ambience and food is the best! They make their own pasta and sauces daily. I cannot recommend Casarecce enough. Delicioso.“

“Chef Rich makes every single dish impeccable. For a seasonal dish you must try the pumpkin chicken risotto. It is absolutely to die for for appetizers. The stuffed mushrooms and stuffed scallops are also amazing. The meatballs melt in your mouth. I've eaten here several times and I've never had a bad meal.“

“Wonderful experience at Rossetti. Our first time there. The service is outstanding and the food to die for. Best Italian restaurant I have ever eaten at. Love love love this place. Try it you will not be sorry.“

“Perfect place for Mothers Day when Valet is a must!“

“Amazing food and service with authentic Italian hospitality!“

“The second we walked in we were met with amazing service. The staff is super pleasant, and helpful. They were able to accommodate a dietary restriction in my party with ease and enthusiasm. Every single dish in the chef’s tasting was fantastic. The food was full of flavor and the portions were a good size. I would come here any time any day, Chef/Owner Jen came to check in on us and chatted with us and was super nice. Love this place. Come here for a great time.“

“Amazing service and food. The gnocchi was the best I've had in a bit so can't go wrong with that dish! Also had the lobster ravioli special which was just a good! Thank you for the kind service and laughs! As tourists we appreciated the environment and experience!“

“Stopped by Davios on my way out of logan. Food was pretty good. Had the burger which was very filling if you're hungry. The bartender Diego was awesome! Friendly knowledgeable and hilarious. I'll be stopping in again and again just for the great service!“

“Exceptional Italian food. Extremely pleasant and generous offerings. Strongly recommend to family and friends.“

“Excellent food and service“

“Very nice staff and delicious food“

“Amazing food and great customer service! Put this place on your To Go list in Boston!“

“We went there tonight. The food was delicious. The staff were amazing. We loved everything about this place. Thank you for a wonderful dinning experience. We will definitely be back.“

“Grilled Clams make it so worthwhile“

“My husband & I had a lovely lunch there this afternoon. Our first time there. Will certainly be back. Thank you so much for your hospitality.“

“Went for dinner Sunday with my son and had one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. From the Service, the bread in that oil was amazing to the shrimp scampi and the tiramisu. Highly recommend!!!“

“By far the best food and atmosphere! Cheryl was our server and was simply outstanding! The portions are huge and the food is fresh and inspired!“

“The quality and presentation of the food was top notch. We were incredibly impressed by the dining room layout and staff. If you are looking for a place to propose to your significant other… this is NOT the appropriate place. As I mentioned the food was the finest I’ve ever had; however, the music was terrible. We felt like we were in a 1990’s discotheque. The music was loud, very heavy beat and not remotely romantic. We did mention to our waitstaff and they attempted to get it turned down to no avail. No coffee or dessert available either. I understand space is limited; however you have two of the finest dessert businesses well within walking distance. Even if you only carry two desserts. I would still go back there for the food with the hopes of different music…even soft jazz would be acceptable.“

“The food was great, but what really made this dining experience so phenomenal & memorable was our waitress Fabiola. Such a bright personality that made this night with friends one I’ll remember forever.“

“Quality ingredients. A sublime attention to detail. Balance in salty, umami and heat. The broccoli Caesar is a must have along with the homemade ricotta. I sat at Chefs counter and got wonderful attention from everyone. Amazing!“

“Great atmosphere and great food! Everything was great! Will definitely be back“

“Made reservations last minute and was able to get a reservation the morning of .

Restaurant is located on the second floor in a cozy environment that can get loud depending on what time you have reservations.

Gentleman at the door was very welcoming and showed us to our table right at the window looking outward to the street which was great people watching from an elevated location. Restaurant was packed and I would recommend reservations be made .

Cocktails to start were a good generous pour and well prepared : Negroni was quite good.

Appetizers we got a side of grilled asparagus and the figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped with prosciutto and a drizzle of balsamic glaze . The figs were delicious and the perfect accompaniment for the cocktails . Asparagus was just okay , a bit too stalky for my preference.

Main dishes were the Pesto with pancetta topped with burrata made with Gluten Free pasta . Well prepared flavorful and heavy on the pesto which we prefer . Nice to see they offer all their pasta dishes with a GF option . The other main was their Tagliatelle Bolognese da Abruzzo which was a hearty ragu slow simmered with beef , veal and pancetta topped with freshly grated Parmesan. I really enjoyed this .

Overall we left satisfied with the entire experience despite being loud and a bit cramped in due to the small size of the upstairs restaurant .

I would possibly come back but would want to try other Italian restaurant options in the neighborhood for comparison purpose .“

“This place had the best chicken Parmesan we had ever eaten. I’m so glad we stumbled upon this place that was not too far from our hotel. Our waitress was so kind and attentive.“

“Wow. This is the kind of place where I’m sitting there thinking, “now this is 5 stars.”

It came to light because at some point we heard that 1) they had won a James Beard award (which is on display right up front), and 2) the Culurgiones (Sardinian stuffed pasta) were to die for.

When we arrived, we immediately appreciated the level of service provided - for example, our coats were taken and hung up. The wine menu is also authentic Italian - I ordered a Nebbiolo rosso.

As a party of two, we split an antipasto, a primo, and a secondo. First was an excellent burrata. Second was the famed Culurgiones (pictured) - so pillowy and tasty. Third was the roast half chicken. This was the best roasted chicken we’d had in quite a while. So juicy and well seasoned.

We finished with the tiramisu (tasty, well-presented, and bigger than we thought) and the cannoli (comes with two).

The atmosphere was lovely and so was our server, Paige.

Looking forward to coming back sometime!“

“We had a fabulous lunch here this past weekend. Best food ever! Thankfully, we also brought home several pastas and sauces. Tonight, we cooked up the jumbo cheese ravioli and tossed them with some of the incredible pesto sauce. It was absolutely delicious! Paired with a simple salad and a glass of wine, I felt like we had brought a bit of the North End home with us. Can’t wait to get back to enjoy another meal and pick up more goodies for our freezer! Thank you for being amazing!!“

“What amazing food! Salvo took such good care of us. Recommended fabulous dinners and made us a specialty cocktail. Highly recommend!“

“Took my brother in for his birthday 9/8, the waiter was great the food was great and the atmosphere was great and Linda at the front door of course was also a great woman and funny! Now my brother is taking me back for my birthday 9/16 who needs the nort end when we have this great family Italian restaurant right on foster st in Peabody!“

“Delicious gluten free eating!“

“Come here all the time and it is by far the best pizza I’ve ever had! Everything is great, from the bread to the desserts. The owners Sonia and Sean are the best!“

“Everyone was so friendly and great food. I love seafood and I am glad they had it. I glad they closed their kitchen late at night like 11 pm. I could enjoy a meal without reservations. Excellent five stars for me.“

“My husband and I stumbled upon this wonderful restaurant while walking the streets of Boston. It was just the experience we were looking for. Orazio was our authentic Italian waiter. He went out of his way to make our evening memorable. Love, love, love.“

“We usually have food delivered from here. It's very good Italian food with a broad number of meal choices. It's tasty, quick and offers speedy home delivery except for Sundays when pickup is available. There are also tables available.“

“Food quality is cheap ingredients. Veal is tough. Service is rushed. Cheap tomato sauce. Servers are overwhelmed and rude“

“Excellente expérience. On passait devant le restaurant qui n'avait l'aire de rien de l'extérieur, mais en entrant j'ai immédiatement changé d'idée. Christian nous a accueilli avec un grand sourir et son service était plus qu'excellent. Les meilleurs canoli et cappuccino que j'ai goutés depuis un bon moment. C'est certain que j'y retourne la prochaine fois que je suis à Boston!“

“Absolutely LOVE this place!! I could eat here every night! We dine here often and it's better and better every time. The ambiance is warm and inviting as are the folks who work there. And the service..WOW you do not get service this great at many places truly! Even on very busy holidays or Mothers Day and Father's Day the servers and the Chef don't skip a beat! We are always well taken care of and everything on the menu is fantastic. I love the Chicken Piccata which I get with mixed veggies instead of pasta sometimes both are delish. Swordfish, chicken or veal parm, chicken Bellino, ravioli Rimini, all so good! for starters caesar salad and caprese. Bread for the table with amazing oil for dunking. And for more casual fare ..PIZZA will NOT disappoint! Oh and great Chicken ziti Broccoli too. Highly recommend this gem of restaurant“

“Food delicious!! I told them they stole my sauce and meatball recipe! Best meatballs ever“

“While at the feast this morning, staff were prepping their outdoor table when my elderly mom and I were being harassed by a stranger. Staff quickly ushered us inside despite them being closed to the public today, then offered us free coffee (which was great by the way!) and we waited safely there until the coast was totally clear. They were so kind to my mom and I and it showed me that they value everyone’s safety which is so important especially in food service. We truly appreciate it are now happy new fans of Mangia Mangia, we can’t wait to return for a full meal!!“

“Amazing food! We had the octopus appetizer, lobster pasta, and sea bass. All the proteins were cooked perfectly and great flavor. Everything was served at a great pace. Prices were reasonable, especially compared to other restaurants in the area will definitely come back and would recommend to anyone looking for a good meal in the North End.“

“Everything about Limoncello’s is terrific. I started back in the early 2000’s having lunch when visiting family that lives in Chelsea. Then we came this past summer for my son’s 10th birthday. We dined there Friday and Saturday night this past weekend because my son loves it so much. If you haven’t tried it, then get there! It’s the best I’ve had in the North End! Maurizio is a gentleman and his family treated us wonderfully. Chico is a great server and LuLu is quick witted, kind, and BEAUTIFUL! Every staff member was great…especially one person that really made my boy feel special.“

“A comfortable, old-fashioned Italian restaurant with terrific food. The antipasto is high quality, with roasted peppers, prosciutto, soppresata, cheese, olives -- one of many perfect starters . The calamari was perfectly fried, with hot peppers fried in with them. Entrees cover all the basics and a few really good signature items, like the veal tower -- veal with little tomatoes and arugula in generous portions. Dining rooms are comfortable, a little noisy. Service good. I have dined here several times and not been disappointed.“

“Our favorite place every time we’re in Boston.💚 So good! Cozy environment. Veronica was wonderful.. and made us feel special when she remembered our order the next time we were in. 🥰“

“Victor’s is amazing!!!!! We had a party was last night and the centerpiece was the food!!! Everyone RAVED about how delicious it was, I can’t tell you how many times I mentioned Victor’s on Lincoln Ave. 🥰🥰🥰. You’re the best and well keep coming back for more. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!!!! 🥰🪩“